"Driving the news: The list of affected airports hasn't been finalized as of Thursday afternoon, but is expected to include essentially all of the busiest U.S. airfields. Officials at Boston Logan, Charlotte Douglas International, San Diego International, George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby Airport have independently confirmed those airfields are included. The cuts may start at 4% Friday before ramping up to 10% over the following few days if the shutdown continues, per CNN."
"The big picture: A 10% reduction translates to dozens of flights at the country's busiest airports, per data from aviation analytics firm Cirium, affecting thousands of travelers daily at each airport. Cuts at major airports could also affect travelers elsewhere, depending on how they're implemented. Air traffic controllers' second $0 paycheck in a row arrives next week; they've been working without pay since Oct. 1."
FAA intends to implement phased flight reductions, starting around 4% and potentially reaching 10% if the shutdown continues. The cuts are expected to affect essentially all major U.S. airfields, with Boston Logan, Charlotte Douglas, San Diego, George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby confirmed. A 10% reduction would remove dozens of daily flights at the busiest airports and impact thousands of travelers per airport, with potential ripple effects elsewhere. Air traffic controllers have been working without pay since Oct. 1, prompting resignations and heightening pressure on operations and safety. Airlines are coordinating implementation to minimize disruptions.
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